Recap: Houston Dynamo 0, Colorado Rapids 1

On an emotional night in Houston, the Dynamo returned to BBVA Compass Stadium for the first time on Saturday after Hurricane Harvey hit Southeast Texas. A stoppage-time goal from forward Dominique Badji, however, gave the visiting Colorado Rapids a 1-0 win over the Dynamo in front of 18,105 fans at BBVA Compass Stadium.

Badji’s goal came off of an assist from forward Stefan Aigner on a counterattack as the Dynamo threw numbers forward in search of a game-winning goal of their own. The loss snaps a 12-game home unbeaten streak for Houston, the longest-such streak for the club since a league-record 30-game home unbeaten run from 2011-13.

The Dynamo had the first dangerous opportunity of the match in the 36th minute. Defender DaMarcus Beasleysent a cross to forward Erick Torres. El Cubo was able to fend off defensive pressure and spin to take a left-footed shot that was saved by Colorado goalkeeper Tim Howard.

Two minutes later, midfielder Ricardo Clark chipped a cross into the middle of the box finding forward Alberth Elis. La Panterita headed the ball slightly over the cross-bar.

The Dynamo started fast in the second half as the Honduran connection attempted to damage the Rapids’ net. Forward Romell Quioto sent a cross from the left side of the box to Elis. La Panterita rose above Mekeil Williams, but his header again went just over the bar.

In the 56th minute, the Dynamo had a play reviewed for the first time since Video Review was implemented in Major League Soccer earlier this summer. Midfielder Alex committed a foul against Rapids midfielder Josh Gatt. Referee Hilario Grajeda issued a yellow card to Alex, but moments later Grajeda signaled that he would review the play. After further review, no red-card offense was identified and the yellow card shown to Alex stood.

Houston had several good looks at goal late-on, most notably a powerful header from midfielder Juan David Cabezas in the first minute of stoppage time. The Colombian’s headed shot appeared destined for the lower right corner of the net, but Howard dove across his goal and pushed the ball wide for a corner kick.

The Dynamo will continue the 2017 season, presented by 76, on Saturday, September 16 at 9:30 p.m. CDT against San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium.